CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
5,116 km
3,179 miles
DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
Distance
5,116 km
3,179 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMB DOD
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Dodoma Airport
IATA Code CMB DOD
ICAO Code VCBI HTDO
City Colombo Dodoma
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 30 ft 3,673 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -6.170000, 35.750000

Colombo (CMB) to Dodoma (DOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania is 5,116 kilometers (3,179 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:28 in Colombo, it's 13:58 in Dodoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,643 feet between the two airports. Dodoma Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Dodoma (DOD) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dodoma Airport (DOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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